Deadly flash flood in Nepal leaves hundreds missing
A deadly flash flood in Nepal has left hundreds of people missing, including 291 foreign tourists, according to the headline.
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Flash floods in Nepal leave more than 150 dead and hundreds missing
Flash floods in Nepal have killed more than 150 people, with hundreds still missing.
Wildfires kill three people in northeastern Algeria
Wildfires in northeastern Algeria have killed three people.
Colombia battles 18 wildfires amid dry El Niño conditions
Eighteen wildfires are burning in Colombia, with El Niño contributing to dry conditions.
Florida deploys aircraft fleet to assist wildfire response
The Florida Forest Service is showcasing aircraft used to help fight wildfires.
Humanitarian response expands after earthquake in Colombia
Humanitarian organizations are increasing their response efforts following an earthquake in Colombia.
Tornado disrupts student transportation services
A tornado has affected school transportation services. The headline does not specify the location or scale of the disruption.
Flood damage assessment begins in Bulgarian municipalities
Authorities have begun assessing flood damage in Strumyani and Batak, Bulgaria.
Warmer, drier weather raises wildfire risk near Pear Lake
Crews are preparing two planned burns as warmer and drier conditions increase wildfire risk. The headline indicates preventive fire-management activity rather than an active large-scale disaster.
Study links nearly half of land burned over 25 years to heatwaves
A study finds that heatwaves were associated with nearly half of the land burned during the past 25 years.
Flood survivor recounts ordeal after major earthquake
A survivor in India is reported to have endured both the 2015 earthquake and subsequent flooding, surviving with help from a mango tree.
Flood-hit schools in Assam undergo repairs before reopening
Flood damage is being cleared and repaired at 49 schools in Sivasagar, Assam, ahead of their planned reopening on August 31.
India sends Air Force aircraft to assist Nepal
India has dispatched a C-130J Air Force aircraft to provide assistance to Nepal.
Severe thunderstorms and strong winds declared state disasters in Meghalaya
Thunderstorms and strong winds have prompted state disaster declarations in Meghalaya, India.
Questions raised over British Columbia's prescribed-burn policy ahead of wildfire season
Questions have been raised about British Columbia's approach to prescribed burns before the wildfire season. The headline concerns wildfire preparedness and land-management policy.
Wildfire reported northeast of Castlegar
A new wildfire is burning 6 km northeast of Castlegar. The headline confirms an active wildfire but provides no indication of its size or broader damage.
Team enters active wildfire zone to save an endangered fish population
A small team entered an active wildfire zone to rescue the last wild population of a fish found nowhere else on Earth. The operation highlights a serious threat to a highly localized species population.
Fossil fuel industry linked to worsening water scarcity in the West
A study finds fossil fuel industry activity is worsening water scarcity in the Western region. The headline indicates a broad environmental and resource impact.
Earthquake further displaces conflict-affected Colombians
People displaced by Colombia's conflict were reportedly uprooted again by an earthquake and left with few possessions.
Fire burns 13 hectares of sugarcane in Sainte-Rose
A fire has ravaged 13 hectares of sugarcane in Sainte-Rose.
Historic flooding caused $200,000 in damage to Harrison VFW
A historic flood caused approximately $200,000 in damage to a Veterans of Foreign Wars facility in Harrison. The organization is still recovering.
FEMA approves disaster assistance for 21 Indiana counties
FEMA has approved disaster assistance for residents in 21 Indiana counties.
Colombia investigates suspected intentional fires in Tolima
Colombian President Gustavo Petro advanced a theory that intentional fires in Tolima may be linked to efforts to concentrate land ownership.
New Mexico faces rising costs from climate-related disasters
New Mexico's increasing climate-disaster costs are being financed partly through oil and gas revenue.
Climate-Disaster Executive Orders Surge
The headline reports a surge in executive orders related to climate disasters.
California faces heavy rain and flooding threats
Storm alerts warn that California is bracing for heavy rain and flooding.
Advocates warn of a deepening wildfire crisis after firefighter deaths
Firefighter deaths have prompted advocates to warn that the wildfire crisis is worsening and to question agency strategies.
Wildfires in Galicia are linked to alleged political profiteering
A report indicates Galicia entering a period of fires in August 2018 and alleges that political machinery turned the tragedy into a multimillion-euro business.
Flooding continues to disrupt commuters outside MHCC
Flooding outside MHCC is continuing to affect commuters. Authorities plan to develop a permanent solution.
EF-1 tornado causes widespread damage in Madera
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado caused widespread damage in Madera.
Washington business owner buys fire engine to defend community from wildfires
A business owner in Washington has purchased a fire engine for community wildfire defense. The report indicates a local response effort rather than a confirmed large-scale disaster.
Proposals seek to improve Canada's wildfire advisory capacity
An article outlines ways to strengthen wildfire advisory capacity in Canada. The headlines do not identify a specific active fire or immediate emergency.
Montana National Guard returns after fighting Washington wildfires
The Montana National Guard has returned home after assisting with wildfire response in Washington state. The deployment indicates the fires required support beyond local resources.
24 Canadians reported missing after Himalayan floods
Twenty-four Canadians were reported missing after flash floods in Nepal and China.
Flash floods kill at least 160 in Nepal and Tibet
Flash floods in Nepal and Tibet reportedly killed at least 160 people, with hundreds missing.
Nepal floods leave at least 100 dead and 750 missing
Flooding in Nepal reportedly killed 100 people and left 750 missing. India sent aid.
Flash floods kill at least 98 people in Nepal and China
Flash floods in Nepal and China have killed at least 98 people, with hundreds missing.
Flash floods in Nepal leave more than 150 dead and hundreds missing
Flash floods in Nepal have killed more than 150 people, with hundreds still missing.
Nepal floods kill 95 as hundreds of tourists remain missing
Flooding in Nepal has reportedly killed 95 people, with hundreds of tourists missing after flash floods.
Dozens of Britons missing after flash floods in Nepal
Dozens of British nationals are reportedly missing after flash floods in Nepal.